Job Title: Staff Counsel - In-House Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Serve as in-house legal counsel advising on a variety of legal matters for the organization. - Provide full scope legal representation with a primary focus on legal support in the United States, as directed by leadership. - Prepare, review, and manage contracts, including service contracts, leases, and construction contracts. - Handle dispute resolution and litigation management. - Provide legal advic
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel at the organization is tasked with providing strategic and knowledgeable in-house legal advice and guidance to the leadership and staff of the organization and its groups. The role involves working with outside counsel when necessary and requires excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to oversee significant projects. Key responsibilities include: - Employment Practices: Advisin
**Job Title:** Senior Staff Attorney **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Staff Attorney at the organization will play a crucial role in advancing corporate accountability projects focused on human rights and labor abuses across international supply chains. Key responsibilities include: - Developing and managing a portfolio of corporate accountability projects, specifically targeting human rights and labor abuses. - Assisting the organization in exploring and executing civ
Job Title Senior General Counsel (Labor and Employment, Litigation) Job Responsibilities The Senior General Counsel for Labor and Employment, Litigation, provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education, the organization, and its employees on a multitude of legal issues, with a particular focus on labor and employment matters and litigation. The individual in this role operates under the supervision of the General Counsel, with responsibilities including,
Job Title: Workplace Justice Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Handle an employment law caseload involving a range of legal representation and advocacy, including direct negotiation, resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, and multi-plaintiff federal court litigation. - Collaborate closely with organization members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and leverage other strategies to strengthen worker organizin
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney at the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at advocating for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. The primary duties include: - Collaborating with organization attorneys, staff, and other service providers to develop and pursue affirmative systemic litigation and community outreach. - Ensuring high-quality representation of farmworkers by handling cases directly,
Job Title: Junior General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, leases, and service agreements. - Support compliance efforts with federal, state, and local regulations. - Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various legal issues. - Participate in internal investigations and support risk mitigation strategies. - Monitor legal developments and assist in policy updates. - Collaborate with HR and program leadership o
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advocate for individuals with disabilities who are beneficiaries of social security and face employment barriers. - Supervise advocates and collaborate with advocacy staff within the organization. - Support systemic litigation efforts. - Engage in employment-related cases for individuals with disabilities. - Participate in broader litigation that affects systemic change. - Assess requests for services and provide legal supervision
Job Title: Civil Rights Senior Litigation/Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Identify, develop, lead, and manage litigation efforts involving various legal claims addressing systematic issues impacting the American Muslim community. - Review and investigate legal intakes from a diverse community to identify those most suitable for impact litigation. - Conduct factual and legal analysis and research to identify viable legal claims and theories. - Identify litigation oppor
Title: Senior Civil Rights Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Civil Rights Attorney will be a vital part of the legal team at the organization, focusing on the civil rights legal needs of the American Muslim community. The role entails: - Conducting intakes and investigating legal claims through effective communication with a diverse community. - Managing an individual caseload and overseeing the work of staff on civil rights matters. - Identifying, developing, and
Job Title: Community Legal Services Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Manage the Chinese Language Line and provide counsel, advice, referrals, and other legal services to Chinese-speaking clients. - Develop and carry out legal clinics, outreach, and education efforts, working closely with Chinese-speaking communities. - Support and mentor law clerks and fellows, including law and pre-law students who participate in legal clinics throughout the year. - Provide, directly or thr
Job Title: Senior Supervising Attorney - Employment Unit Job Responsibilities: The Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) will oversee and directly supervise attorneys within the Employment Unit of the organization. The primary responsibilities include assisting low-wage workers with unemployment cases, addressing wage and hour issues, managing leave issues, and handling cases of employment discrimination. Additionally, the SSA will be responsible for conducting community outre
Job Title: Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (Work from Home) Job Responsibilities: - Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across various legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law. - Offer proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting an
Title Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities The Staff Attorney will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation. As part of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) program, the Staff Attorney will report to the Program Director. The essential functions include: - Providing legal, administrative, and other appropriate forms of representation to individuals with disabilities to ensure thei
Job Title: Directing Attorney - Workers' Rights & Economic Justice Job Responsibilities: - Supervise and manage the substantive legal work performed by staff, including intake, client representation, and civil litigation matters. This involves reviewing legal work, conducting case reviews, and resolving escalated client- and case-related issues to ensure client legal needs are met at the highest standards. - Lead and forge partnerships with others who serve workers in low-w
Job Title: Counsel, Labor & Employment Job Responsibilities: The Counsel, Labor & Employment will be a crucial member of the legal team, collaborating with the broader legal department to provide guidance on labor and employment legal matters as the workforce size fluctuates. Key responsibilities include: - Offering day-to-day legal advice on various employment matters, including recruitment, hiring practices, payroll, benefits administration, ADA accommodations, absence ma
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: - The Managing Attorney (MA) will report to the Legal Director (LD) and is responsible for supervising and providing advice to staff attorneys and the program manager. - The MA will oversee disability rights issues, including representation in federal court, social security/SSI disability, employment, education, health care, housing, and related subjects. - The role involves overseeing the legal aspects of seminars, training
Position Title Farmworker Attorney Job Responsibilities The Farmworker Attorney is responsible for providing civil litigation and outreach services to low-income migrant and seasonal agricultural farmworkers. The primary practice areas include employment law, occupational safety and health law, and civil rights. The attorney will engage in outreach efforts to farmworker communities and camps and develop relationships with other organizations that serve farmworkers. The ro
Job Title In-House Employment/HR Lawyer Job Responsibilities The In-House Employment/HR Lawyer at the organization is tasked with providing comprehensive legal counsel on all employment-related matters within the organization. Key responsibilities include: - Offering legal advice to management on employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure organizational compliance. - Reviewing, drafting, and revising company policies and procedures to align with applicable
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel plays a pivotal role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, tasked with providing comprehensive legal guidance on employment-related matters across both clinical and non-clinical sectors of the workforce. The primary focus is on ensuring compliance with employment law and mitigating HR-related risks. The responsibilities include: - Advising HR, leadership, and clinical management teams on various e
Associate General Counsel Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel at the organization is tasked with a wide range of responsibilities aimed at supporting the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Key responsibilities include: - Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing general business, vendor, consultant, and real estate contracts and agreements. This involves substantial autonomy, particularly concerning contracts for the
Job Title: Attorney - Agricultural Workers Rights Program Job Responsibilities: The Attorney in the Agricultural Workers Rights Program is responsible for managing, performing, and coordinating legal work related to the rights of migrant and agricultural workers. Key responsibilities include: - Providing information, advice, and representation to migrant and agricultural workers on various legal issues such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultu
Job Title: Attorney - Agricultural Workers Rights Program Job Responsibilities: The Attorney in the Agricultural Workers Rights Program will be responsible for managing, performing, and coordinating work under the Project, with support from the organization's Management and Administrative staff. The primary duties include providing information, advice, and representation to migrant and agricultural workers on legal issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Migrant
Job Title: Supervising Clients’ Right Advocate Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Clients’ Right Advocate plays a crucial role within the department, functioning under the direct supervision of the Managing Attorney, Associate Director, or Director. This position is equivalent to an Associate Managing Attorney and is a member of the management team. The primary responsibilities are divided into three main areas: supervision, support, and community-based advocacy. Sup...
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel acts as the chief legal advisor for the organization and the organization Action Fund, delivering strategic guidance, legal expertise, and risk management support to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role aligns legal strategies with broader institutional goals and fosters effective governance, operational excellence, and ethical practices. The General Counsel manages the implementa
Job Title: Litigation & Employment Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Support litigation management under the supervision of Litigation Counsel and Assistant General Counsel by providing strategic assessment, managing discovery, drafting/editing pleadings and briefs, coordinating with internal teams, preparing witnesses for deposition and hearings, and reporting on status. - Organize and maintain an electronic database of discovery material. - Maintain a database of all materia
Job Title: Associate Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Litigate in state and federal courts on a wide range of employment-related matters, including civil rights, labor law, and civil service law, on behalf of the organization and individual members. - Handle proceedings before administrative agencies to ensure compliance and representation. - Defend individual members in contractual disciplinary arbitrations as per the collective bargaining agreement. - Respond to legal inqui
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Associate General Counsel at the organization is tasked with overseeing the vertical within the General Counsel team that focuses on employment, labor, and benefits. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing all compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits. - Advising the organization's People & DEI team on employment-related matters in the . and internationally, including in C
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Associate General Counsel at the organization is responsible for overseeing and managing employment law and labor relations within the General Counsel team. This role involves leading a team of two or more attorneys and providing legal counsel to key partners across the organization, such as the People & DEI Team. The individual will take a lead role in the collective bargaining process with the org
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Associate General Counsel at the organization is tasked with a range of responsibilities primarily centered around employment law and labor relations. The individual will oversee the vertical within the General Counsel team that deals with employment, labor, and benefits. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits. - Advising the organiz
Job Title: Employment Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advise and counsel employers on complex legal issues, addressing potential risks in areas such as performance documentation, discipline, termination, layoffs, employment agreements, and more. - Build and maintain strong relationships with members through regular communication, both virtual and in-person, to enhance member confidence in the organization's employment law expertise. - Demonstrate independence and competence
Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Oversee all compliance matters related to employment, labor, and benefits matters. - Advise the organization's People & DEI team on . and international (China, India) employment-related matters, including hiring, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, internal investigations, claims, remote work issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, and dis
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Assist the General Counsel in managing all aspects of the legal work of Local 32BJ. - Supervise and mentor the Legal Department’s fourteen employees. - Handle a wide range of matters relating to new organizing, the advancement of workers’ rights, legislative advocacy, and representation of Union members. - Represent the Union in federal and state court, and before the National Labor Relations Board and other admin...
Job Title: Intake Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Assist with the daily administration of walk-in applicants and emergencies. - Conduct intake interviews in person and by phone for applicants. - Screen clients for eligibility for full representation. - Support various units with rotation on intake calendars on dedicated days and times. - Provide counsel for individuals seeking legal assistance on a variety of legal issues. - Manage a personal injury referral calendar and re
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney will oversee the Workplace Justice practice at the organization, which includes a team of four employment attorneys and three paralegals. This role involves managing a wide range of employment-related legal matters, including wage theft, workplace discrimination, paid sick leave, retaliation, paid family leave, and health and safety issues. The Supervising Attorney will: - Oversee the provision
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Serve as lead counsel on cases in state and federal court with the support of the Legal Director. - Engage in litigation efforts at all stages, including drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, engaging in motion practice, conducting depositions, and advocating in the courtroom. - Contribute to the development of legal strategy, including the selection and development of new cases. - Assist advocacy staff
Job Title: Supervising Senior Attorney, Public Benefits Job Responsibilities: - Lead or serve in a leadership role as part of a litigation team in impact litigation and class actions in both state and federal court, incorporating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, where appropriate. - Represent clients at all stages of litigation, including providing advice and counsel and direct representation in federal court, state
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney specializing in farmworker advocacy will focus on providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states, including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The primary responsibilities include: - Serving as lead counsel or co-counsel in civil litigation, including complex wage and hour disput
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will focus on farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states, including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The primary duties and responsibilities include: - Serving as lead counsel or co-counsel in civil litigation involving complex wage and hour cases, empl
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Department: **Members Only** (TRLA) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney specializing in farmworker advocacy at TRLA will focus on providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across several states including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role involves handling a multi-state docket and the primary responsibilities include: - Serving as
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts. Handle cases involving wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts, handling cases involving wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working condition
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts, handling cases such as wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working c
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in Texas, as well as in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts, involving cases such as wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliatio
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy by providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across Texas and in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts, including cases related to wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working c
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for specializing in farmworker advocacy and providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in Texas and several other states including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The position involves a multi-state docket and may be based in any of the organization's Texas offices or the Southern Mi
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states, including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The primary focus will be on employment law and litigation in state and federal courts, addressing issues such as wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, uns
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in all aspects of civil litigation, including complex wage and hour litigation, multi-party employment discrimination, and human trafficking cases. - Conduct outreach and perform intakes to identify farmworker clients across multiple states. - Collaborate with regional partners, federal agencies, and private counsel. - Handle all matters of representation in administrative
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. The attorney will handle cases involving wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation. Responsibilities include: - Serving as lead counsel or co-counsel in all aspects of civil litigation, including complex wag
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. - Focus primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts, addressing cases including wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation. - Handle cases under legislation such as the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultu